SUMMARY

The Metropolitan Strategy is a broad framework to secure Sydney's place in the global economy by promoting and managing growth. It is a strategic document that outlines a vision for Sydney over the next 25 years; the challenges we face, and the directions we will follow to address these challenges and achieve the vision. It is also the start of a process to bring the State Government, local government, stakeholders and the community together to discuss, review and then make decisions to guide the future of Sydney's economy, environment and communities. More detailed planning will follow via regional strategies and subregional strategies.

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FIVE AIMS

Economic, social and environmental sustainability are the guiding principles for the Metropolitan Strategy. Five aims, as outlined in the Premier's vision, have been identified to achieve a more sustainable city. These are:

1 ENHANCE LIVEABILITY

2 STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS

3 ENSURE FAIRNESS

4 PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

5 IMPROVE GOVERNANCE

SEVEN STRATEGIES

The Metropolitan Strategy is divided into seven subject areas, or strategies. Each of these strategies consists of:

  • an Introduction including a summary of the key objectives and actions;
  • a Background section that includes key facts and some of the major challenges; and
  • an Actions section, which lists the objectives and actions and includes detailed descriptions for each action.

These Seven Strategies are:

  • Economy and Employment
  • Centres and Corridors
  • Housing
  • Transport
  • Environment and Resources
  • Parks and Public Places
  • Governance and Implementation

1.1 MILLION MORE PEOPLE

Sydney's population is anticipated to grow by 1.1 million people between 2004 and 2031, from a current population of 4.2 million to 5.3 million by 2031. To cater for this growth, the Government has predicted we will require the following:

  • 640,000 new homes;
  • 500,000 more jobs are being planned for over the next 25 to 30 years
  • 7,500 hectares of extra industrial land if current trends continue
  • 6.8 million square metres of additional commercial floor space; and
  • 3.7 million square metres of additional retail space.

Even if we have zero population growth over that time, i.e. our births and migration equal deaths, we would still require 190,000 new homes in Sydney to respond to demographic changes where fewer people are living in each home.